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Swimming Pool Chemicals for Aboveground and Inground Swimming Pools
The appeal of any swimming pool is in the water itself. It's what we're drawn to, it's the reason we love swimming pools! Understanding the basics of pool chemicals is essential to maintaining (and enjoying) your swimming pool. Factors including algae, body oils & lotions, pH, hardness etc in the water can impact swimmers, as well as the life of your pool & pool equipment. Knowing how to read & manipulate various levels in your pool water will save you time, money, effort and frustration. And if you have any questions about pool water maintenance the Pool Experts at Specialty Pool Products are only a phone call away, at 1-800-983-7665.
Maintaining your pool water is done through the use of swimming pool chemicals. Every swimming pool, whether inground, aboveground, indoors or outdoors requires the same basic inventory of pool chemicals, just at different concentrations depending on the size, use, location and type of swimming pool. The vast majority of pool chemicals fall into one of the following classes: sanitizers, shocks, algaecides, balancing chemicals, and specialty chemicals. At Specialty Pool Products, we carry a complete line of top-quality swimming pool chemicals and spa / hot tub chemicals, at the lowest prices available. And many of our most popular chemicals are available with delivery in as little as 1-day!
Pool Water Sanitizers: These pool chemicals sanitize pool water by removing bacteria, algae and other micro-organisms. Chlorine and bromine are by far the most popular and commonly used pool water sanitizers, but there are also many alternative sanitizers available (including salt, mineral, ozone, ions and more) that all work exceptionally well. What you choose will depend on your pool, preferences and budget. Have questions about pool water sanitizers? Give the Pool Experts at Specialty Pool Products a call at 1-800-983-7665.
Pool Shocks: Pool shocks are used to "super-chlorinate" or "super-oxidize" the pool water. Most pool shocks are chlorine-based, but several chlorine-free pool shocks are available as well. In shocking, you introduce super-high levels of sanitizer, which sends something of a shock ripping through the water, killing everything organic in its path and restoring clean, sanitary conditions. Some pool owners shock based on specific levels of combined chlorine. Others prefer to shock on a regular basis regardless of sanitizer level. Regardless of strategy, shocking is a critical component of proper water balancing & sanitation. At Specialty Pool Products, we carry a complete line of swimming pool shock.
Algaecides: Algaecides are powerful chemical formulas specifically designed to prevent & kill algae, a form of microscopic plant life that thrives in pool & spa water. Algae are barely detectable when they first appear, but can quickly grow into a significant issue. Algae can clog your filter, cloud & discolor your pool water, and adhere to pool surfaces. It comes in various colors (green, black, brown, yellow, or pink), and once it has taken hold, it can be time-consuming and expensive to get rid of. At Specialty Pool Products, we ecommend regular use of a quality algaecide as a preventative measure.
Balancing Chemicals: These chemicals are designed to adjust ph & alkalinity hardness, chlorine & stabilizer levels etc. A good water testing kit will enable you to read specific levels and make adjustments based on those readings. For example, conditioners (also known as "stabilizers") can shield chlorine against destructive UV damage; chlorine neutralizers can help remove excess chlorine from water; pH & alkalinity adjusters can easily add or reduce acidity; and hardness chemicals can adjust calcium levels. The Pool Experts at Specialty Pool Products can answer any questions you may have about swimming pool balancing chemicals. Call us today, at 1-800-983-7665.
Specialty Chemicals: These chemicals includes stain removers, clarifiers, cartridge cleaners and special formulas designed to remove oils, lotions & trace metals from fill water. Some specialty chemicals may become a regular part of your pool water maintenance program; others are used only when needed to treat a specific water problem. SPP carries all the top brands of specialty chemicals, for all your pool water maintenance needs.
It may seem daunting, but you'll very quickly become familiar with which chemicals to use under which circumstances. And if you have questions in the meantime, please feel free to give the Pool Experts at Specialty Pool Products a call, at 1-800-983-7665. We can help you select just the right treatment for your specific water issues.
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